This time, used chatgpt to fix it.

I arrived in Bangkok around 6.30 am and wanted to rest at the bus terminal. However, there were no available places, and since my phone was dead, I couldn't book a cab. So, I decided to walk instead. After a tiring 15-minute walk, I reached an MRT station and went to my hostel in Sukhumvit. I spent the next two days exploring Bangkok.

Once I got to the hostel, I was surprised by the Terminal 21 food court. The food selection was amazing and the prices were cheap. I enjoyed dishes like green-colored noodles with sweet sauce, coconut juice, Hainan chicken rice, and pork broth noodle soup. I ate a lot of food for about 170 baht. In the afternoon, I visited Lumphini Park and Benchakitti Park, which were the best public parks I've seen. They had beautiful bridges and a skywalk, and the trees provided shade from the heat. I also saw slums and small houses nearby.

I walked to Silom station and took the pier to Icon Siam. I arrived just in time to see the fountain show. I skipped the river dinner cruise this time since I had done it before. Later, I went back to Soi 11 for some tasty Thai street food. I saw some beggars at the Asok BTS stairs and gave them food from 7-11. At night, I walked around Soi Nana and had a few beers.

The next morning, I returned to the Terminal 21 food court for breakfast. Tried Hainan chicken and rice. Then I took a bike taxi to Pratunam Pier. From there, I took a canal boat called Panfa Leelard, which was on my bucket list. Although the canal smelled bad, the journey was unique. I spoke to some teenagers who told me about their lives near the canals. After that, I went to the King Prajadhipok Museum and learned about the royal family and the history of Siam. I saw many artifacts used by the royals.

I also visited a palace-like structure nearby, which was great for photography. Then visited the King Prajadhipok museum, no entry fee and its a nice place to understand the history of Siam. Then I walked to Wat Saket, which had an amazing view. The previous evening's heavy rain created a beautiful moment with clouds, wind, and the sunset. I spent a lot of time there, praying to Buddha. I could see Wat Arun from the temple's rooftop.

Back in Sukhumvit, I bought food and drinks for the beggars in the area. Then I went to Soi 11 for dinner and met a local girl who spoke English. We chatted and got to know each other. Overall, I checked off many items from my bucket list, including trying various Thai foods, visiting Maya Bay, snorkeling, hiking, and exploring mangroves in Khao Sok. I also went to night markets, watched Muay Thai boxing, saw a traditional Thai dance show, took a canal boat tour, visited Wat Saket, and experienced Thai hospitality. Despite the busy traffic, I loved Thailand and I can't wait to come back. Now, I'm off to Vietnam for my next adventure!

While entering: I used the diners club card to rest at Sama Sama plaza at KL airport. While, exiting I used the Oman Air lounge, both were great options with nice food. Sama Sama had shower facility also.

For 1st timers, try these foods.

1. Pad kra pao.
2. Pad Thai
3. Egg/Sausage crepe
4. coffe at Cafe Amazon
5. Thai Milk tea.
6. Moo Larb.
7. Glass noodles with pork/beef
8. Pork neck barbeque with spicy sauce.
9. Coconut ice cream with peanuts
10. Thai basil chicken/pork with rice.
11. Road side noodle soup for breakfast.
12. Leo, Chang beer.

For Transport in Bangkok: Bolt taxi bikes are cheaper.

BTS/MRT is great.

In Phuket only Indrive works. It worked well. Same in Krabi.

Chatuchak market is great for buy literally anything. Rod Fai train market is the trendier version of chatuchak.

Ayuthayya is a must visit for a day trip. There are buses/trains from bangkok.

Chao Praya river cruise dinner is great at only 800 baht/person.

Khao sok park is the Jewel of Thailand. Must visit if you are going south.

Phi Phi island is worth spending couple of nights.

My favorite temples are Wat Arun & Wat Saket.

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Last night, I moved to Danang, Vietnam to continue my journey.